Beliefs, death, anxiety, denial, and treatment preferences in end-of-life care: a comparison of social work students, community residents, and medical students |
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Authors: | Reese Dona J Chan Cecilia L W Perry David C Wiersgalla Diane Schlinger Jennifer M |
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Affiliation: | School of Social Work, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. reese@mail.uark.edu |
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Abstract: | This study examined cultural and religious beliefs, death anxiety, denial, and medical treatment preferences in end-of-life care in a sample of social work students, community residents, and medical students in a mid-western city of 49,000. Results indicated that most social work students, community residents, and medical students preferred palliative as opposed to life-prolonging care during terminal illness. The three groups differed in cultural and religious beliefs and all three reported a moderate amount of death anxiety. Students reported less denial of terminality than community residents. Implications for personal and professional preparation to provide end-of-life care are discussed. |
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